New to the game!!!

[Rolodex916]

Just started brewing!!! In the middle of making a hard cider

 

[Fastjake1234]

I wanted to try a hard cider do u have a good recipe u would like to share

 

[JohnnyO]

Congrats and welcome to your new obsession, Dex.

 

[Rolodex916]

Well Im going basic for my first attempt.
4.5 gal Sweet cider
.5 Pear
2lbs honey
1lbs lt brown sugar
1 packet Laevin EC-1118 champagne yeast (not sure if I needed two or not but have that question out on the forums) Just answered only one packet of this type yeast it needed. But if using a ale yeast you may need two.
tblsp of Coriander (nice citrus flavor)
tsp nutmeg
2 tsp cinnamon
10 cloves
Dont want to much spice just hints so I went light on the spices
I also have some organic green apple concintrate I may add it the apple flavor isnt quite stronf enough. If I add it it will be in the amount of 1/4 tsp per gallon.

 

[Rolodex916]

OG=1.076
Brix=19%
Potintial ABV 10%

 

[aycockbrews]

i heard champagne yeast can make the cider dry. in fact my brother did a cider with champagne yeast and it was very dry. but very nice apple flavor.

 

[Rolodex916]

When Bottling Ill add Xylitol which cant be fermented and will add a bit of sweetness to it.

 

[aycockbrews]

good tip thanks.

 

[BirdmanBrewingCo]

Welcome to HBT rolodex!

 

[Rolodex916]

After two weeks Gravity is at 1.000 Ill leave it in the secondary anothe two weeks and then its bottleing time!!!!